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Monday, May 16, 2011

Liberal Critic Says Delays On Harbour Bridge Upgrade Very Telling


Transportation Minister Claude Williams now says there is no schedule at this time for completion of phase 2 of the Harbour Bridge upgrade.


The Minister confirmed the lack of a schedule for work on the east bound lanes in an email to us on Friday -- and -- Liberal transportation critic Rick Doucette tells CHSJ News he suspects the Alward government realizes the work required on the bridge far exceeds the planned upgrades.

Doucette says total maintenance on the bridge could end up costing as much as 150-million dollars in the long term.

He says the question mark surrounding phase 2 is another sign the deal the province struck with Ottawa to remove the tolls is full of holes.